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My licensed electrician put 6 gauge THHN wire inside plastic conduit. This was inside a wall and attic and than down the outside surface of a cement wall. Total distance 30 feet. 60 amp breaker and 48 amp charging.

I bought a 2020 demo in June 2020. Car was made Feb 28 2020 and had 500 miles. It came with new car warranty starting on day I picked it up with 50k miles above demo miles. I figured because car was a demo, it would have any defects fixed. I mean Tesla wouldn't show off a car with misalligned...

You used to be able to go to any page of a thread with lid of posts and replys. Now I can only go to next or the last page. Am I missing something?

The Tesla gen 3 wall charger had a max charge rate of 48 amps. That requires a 60 amp circuit as 80 percent of 60 is 48. 6 gauge Romex is only good for 55 amps so you would have to use a 50 amp breaker limiting you to 40 amps. 6 gauge thnn wire in conduit is good for 60 amps. This example shows...

I got a discount of approximately $6 per mile on my 2020 model S demo last June. There were no improvements I would be missing by getting the demo over ordering a new car then. The demo was in perfect condition and I haven't had a need to contact Tesla for any reason since getting the car, v...

Try using Tesla Waze. It gets live updates from users. Even shows police sure traps. Search in the browser for Tesla Waze and bookmark the location when found.

I have tried rebooting, Plex.tv, other sign ins with my Google account and even using my phone to set Google to allow less secure apps. Nothing has worked with 2020.48.30. The Plex.tv sign in with Google credentials worked with 2020.12.xx. Any help would be appreciated.

Maybe I am selfish, but I like that Tesla superchargers are only for Tesla cars. Think of all the Ford, GM, VW, etc. cars taking up the SC stalls. There aren't many competitive EVs now but in a couple of years they will proliferate. Let them use the EA stations that number far less than SC...

I don't know if she does used cars but I bought a demo model s with her help. She was helpful and responsive. At Boca Town Center showroom. Bianca Earp. 561-347-7255 [email protected]

Same thing happened to me. I hought a demo 2020 model S LR+ that was supposed to have 350 miles on it with a $2200 discount. When I picked it up it had 550 miles on it but the discount was increased to $3000. The car was in perfect condition so I was happy to get the addtional money off. I...

I love this writeup. Would it be possible to get a better version of your trip map so we could see the actual roads and charging stops and also a legend for the letters on the map?

Waze is a phone app for Android or iPhone. It is not app that works on a web browser. Fortunately, someone wrote a browser app that takes most of the functionality of the Waze phone app and lets it run on the Tesla browser. Search TMC for Waze to get more info.

Since I have a lot of Ryobi 18 volt tools, batteries and chargers from Home Depot, I bought their $49 inflator and used my existing batteries and charger. I haven't filled a tire from 0 bit topped off all 4 Tues from 38 to 46 psi and it only used up one bar of power. The but in digital gauge...

On some model s cars, the only place on the windshield that doesn't have a metallic film that will block the radar signal is an approximate 6 by 6 inch square just to the right of the rear view mirror. The Blendmount will put the V1 under the mirror which will block the signal. In some light you...

I have only used Tesla Waze with the premium connectivity. It does provide all the warnings as the Waze app. The only thing it doesn't let you do is send reports of hazards, police, etc

You could try Tesla Waze for traffic. When connected to your hotspot search for Tesla Waze on the browser and bookmark the page after you connect to it. That should give you most of the features of Waze.

Search this site for hardwire radar detector or hardwire dashcam. Also mirror tap. I found great instructions for my model s and bought a $15 mirror tap wire and connected my Valentine 1. I was very careful and it took about 30 minutes. I also saw instructions for the model 3. I would think the...

This is not correct. If 6 awg wire is put in conduit instead of using Romex you can use a 60 amp breaker. With the appropriate wall charger you can charge at 48 amps which is 11.5 kw. With Romex you can only have 55 amps. The closest breaker is 50 amps which allows 40 amp charging.

I got the wall connector because I wanted to keep the mobile connector in the car. Plugging and unplugging the mobile connector can make the socket contacts get loose with possible over heating. An extra mobil connector with 14-50 adapter is 310. A corded mobil connector is 520 and the wall...

I just checked. The mirror tap stays off when you open the app without getting in the car. It also stays off when walking by the car with the fob so the handles extend. The power comes on when you open the door. It shuts down a few minutes after exiting the car. Remember, this is a model S.

I used a similar writing kit to power my Valentine 1 on a model S. The wires push into the back side of the mirror plug. I used the suction cup mount that came with the detector. On some model S card there is a metallic film on the windshield with a cutout to the right of the mirror. Search TMC...

Don't forget to apply for your 30% federal tax credit which applies to the full cost of installing electric car charging (I believe up to $1000.)

I agree. A commercial truck tried to make a right turn from the left lane and sideswiped me. USAA had me go to one of their shops to get an estimate. The next day the estimate amount less deductible was in my bank account. I used a different shop that fixed the car for less. A month later USAA...

This writeup and the one picture is great. I don't see any room where my headliner meets the windshield to put anything through. I can get a wire through the lower right corner of the camera cover. Since your original pictures didn't post can you post a picture of the wire coming out of the...

This charges at 16 amps while the Tesla chargers go up to 48 amps.

I just spoke with FPL as I bought a new model S. They do have TOU rates and the plan hours are different for summer and winter seasons. They told me that just charging a car wouldn't make economic sense for TOU rates. One woulld need to shift other activities as well so a powerwall might make...

I ordered and received a model s demo car. My sales associate answered all my texts. When she was out for vacation her supervisor responded. It did take to days sometimes to get a response. The car had to be shipped across the state (no extra charge) and I asked if the pickup date could be...

Ready or at least pretty close

Gol4 created an Alexa soil to do this. See: Gol4

In Florida which has very precise HOA just because the board says no doesn't mean you have to abide. This is not energy related but my HOA told a resident he couldn't use his his personal trainer in the community gym. There was a lawsuit. The HOA spent $200,000 on legal fees. The resident spent...

If this were my car for this go around I would match the front tires and just buy 2. I would put the new ones on the rear and then rotate the tires every 5000 miles to get even wear. Then when all 4 tires are equally worn out you can get a complete new set. There will probably be better tires by...

I bought a new Lexus LS 460 (my last car before my model S). It looked fine but when it got hit in the rear the body shop said the bumper had been previously repaired. This was in NY. So Tesla isn't the only one.

Tesla had a loan rate of 2.49% for 72 months so that rate it less should be used for a lease. That would be a MF of 0.0010375.

I used a lease calculator to come up with Tesla's imputed residual for model Y. I used MSRP including 1200 destination fee, 4500 capital cost reduction and a money factor equivalent to Tesla's 2.49 percent rate on loans. In order to get 499 monthly rate for 36 months residual came to...

The demo probably has had all panel gaps and paint defects fixed so that it shows well for prospective buyers. It could be better than "new." I bought a demo model S with 500 miles. Got $3060 discount and car is perfect.

IRS form 8911.

I stand corrected. I read that the charging station had to be hard wired. Here are the IRS instructions. Qualified Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property is any property (other than a building or its structural components) used for...

I use a product that gets mold out of the vinyl seats on my boat without discoloring the seats. It is called Iosso and can be found online.

For 2020, you get a 30 percent federal tax credit for installing an EV charger. This is for the full cost of parts and labor. Some states have additional incentives. There is no credit for a 240v outlet.

I bought a demo model S LR+ with 500 miles. It has a $3060 discount. I figured correctly that the demo car would have good paint and panel alignment. The car was washed when I picked it up and they had it chargers to 90%. As far as I can tell, the car is perfect. I have it one month and it...

I recently bought a demo model S long range plus in the middle of June. It has 500 demo miles and was $3,000 off. Some people night left over long range (without the plus) and got 6 to 10k off.

Picked up my demo model s with 500 miles last Sunday. Car was perfect with gorgeous red multicoat paint and black and white seats. It is a long range plus made on February 26. I just got the latest software update but car still shows it would get 391 miles on a full charge, not the new 401...

I ordered an in stock demo manufactured in Feb 26, just before the closures. I ordered on June 5 and picked it up June 14. I am pleased to say the multi coat red paint is flawless and gorgeous. I have been going over the car and all its technology and have found no faults yet. The contact free...

I ordered a new demo model S with 500 miles on 6/6/2020. Since the car was already built I got the VIN immediately. It was built on 2/26/2920.The car was 200 miles away. Delivery is set for 6/18/2020. I was told I would get delivery in a week but it is closer to two. I am impatiently waiting.

I am indeed work USAA. I have 12 year old Lexus LS460 and just bought a new LR+ model S. The old car is worth maybe 10-12K. The new one $80k. There additional insurance was about 10% higher for the Tesla. I was pleasantly surprised. I love in Florida where the rates are double where I lived in NY.

In following the instructions for filling out documents, the "next steps" asks me to pay for the car before pickup. But my sales advisor says I can pay with a personal check when I pick it up. Different states are different. I am in Florida. The car was in Sarasota and I am waiting for it to be...

I just ordered a demo MS LR+ with 500 miles. It has the new lower price and free supercharging. There was an additional discount for the 500 demo miles. I expect delivery next week and can't wait.

I just ordered a Demo Long Range Plus with 500 miles on it. Sells as new with full warranty. One of the last Model S cars in my area with free unlimited self charging. Discount for the 500 miles was $3060. I will post again when after I pick up the car.

I don't know how to PM you. Are there any deals on long range or long range plus model S cars near SE Florida?